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A review by annielove2read
Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation by Andrea Davis Pinkney
5.0
After listening to Oprah Winfrey's speech last night on the Golden Globes, I'm reminded again of why we can't stop teaching the story of Rosa Parks in schools. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott may be history, but it's surprisingly recent and feels incredible relevant in our current political climate.
This bluesy rendition of the story is for older audiences, and in fact, might be most appreciated by adults. Pinkney sets a rhythmic tone for this book that makes it one that must be read out loud. The illustrations accompanying the text blend together beautifully - they almost seem like they're swirling and moving along to the music.
One thing in the story that really stood out to me was how long the bus boycott lasted. For over a year, black people and their supporters refused to ride public transport. It wasn't just a moment where people were upset and then all was forgotten. There was real power and commitment. The boycott only ended once the U.S. Supreme Court declared racial segregation on buses was illegal. Currently, there's a lot of outrage over different issues, but there isn't always a clear action with a specific end goal. I think this book would be a great discussion starter for Civil Rights history as well as current social justice issues.
This bluesy rendition of the story is for older audiences, and in fact, might be most appreciated by adults. Pinkney sets a rhythmic tone for this book that makes it one that must be read out loud. The illustrations accompanying the text blend together beautifully - they almost seem like they're swirling and moving along to the music.
One thing in the story that really stood out to me was how long the bus boycott lasted. For over a year, black people and their supporters refused to ride public transport. It wasn't just a moment where people were upset and then all was forgotten. There was real power and commitment. The boycott only ended once the U.S. Supreme Court declared racial segregation on buses was illegal. Currently, there's a lot of outrage over different issues, but there isn't always a clear action with a specific end goal. I think this book would be a great discussion starter for Civil Rights history as well as current social justice issues.